Patents by Inventor Karl U. Wuerminghausen
Karl U. Wuerminghausen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9067750Abstract: A splicing machine having an alignment mechanism is provided for aligning an end edge of a web of paperboard in preparation for splicing two webs of paperboard. An image display device such as a mirror or display screen allow an operator to view images of the end edge of the web and the alignment position to facilitate aligning the end edge at the alignment position. The alignment position is typically marked by an alignment marker produced by light, such as a laser beam.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Greif Packaging LLCInventors: David W. Casey, Gregg A. Bryan, Karl U. Wuerminghausen
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Patent number: 9004347Abstract: A method and apparatus for verifying stack size are disclosed wherein measured length and width dimensions of a stack of paperboard sheets are compared with length and width values of a label associated with the stack. The dimensions are typically measured as the stack travels along a conveyor. A no-match indicator is produced if there is not a match between the dimensions and values, and may include an alarm or a display on a video screen. The stack may be diverted to allow application of a correct label whereby the stack will be shipped to the correct customer.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Greif Packaging LLCInventors: David W. Casey, Gregg A. Bryan, Karl U. Wuerminghausen
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Patent number: 8584727Abstract: A method and system for automatically changing the flute size in a corrugation process without stopping or slowing the overall corrugation process utilizing a first single-faced web having a first flute size and a second single-faced web having a second flute size. The first single-faced web is conveyed along a track into a double backer forming a first corrugated material. When a flute change sequence is initiated, the single-faced web is cut using a pressurized stream of water such that the single-faced web disengages with the double backer. Generally simultaneously, the second single-faced web is introduced into the double backer using an air jet, wherein a second corrugated material is formed.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Greif Packaging LLCInventors: David W. Casey, Gregg A. Bryan, Karl U. Wuerminghausen
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Patent number: 8574383Abstract: A corrugator includes a separation sensor for sensing separation of a corrugated medium and liner of a corrugated paperboard. Sensing the separation, also known as blowout or fluff out, allows the corrugator to be controlled to prevent problems which arise when corrugated paperboard having such a separation continues downstream along the corrugator. Typically, the corrugator is operated to cease downstream movement of the paperboard while a faulty segment which includes the separation is removed and the problem causing the separation is fixed, thereby providing for subsequent production of corrugated paperboard which is properly glued.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Greif Packaging LLCInventors: David W. Casey, Gregg A. Bryan, Karl U. Wuerminghausen
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Patent number: 8534593Abstract: A paperboard handling machine includes an alignment mechanism for aligning rolls of paperboard supported by the machine whereby the rolls are aligned with one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Greif Packaging LLCInventors: David W. Casey, Gregg A. Bryan, Karl U. Wuerminghausen
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Patent number: 8460496Abstract: A method and system for automatically changing the flute size in a corrugation process without stopping or slowing the overall corrugation process utilizing a first single-faced web having a first flute size and a second single-faced web having a second flute size. The first single-faced web is conveyed along a track into a double backer forming a first corrugated material. When a flute change sequence is initiated, the single-faced web is cut using a pressurized stream of water such that the single-faced web disengages with the double backer. Generally simultaneously, the second single-faced web is introduced into the double backer using an air jet, wherein a second corrugated material is formed.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Greif Packaging LLCInventors: David W. Casey, Gregg A. Bryan, Karl U. Wuerminghausen
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Publication number: 20120211586Abstract: A paperboard handling machine includes an alignment mechanism for aligning rolls of paperboard supported by the machine whereby the rolls are aligned with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: GREIF PACKAGING LLCInventors: DAVID W. CASEY, GREGG A. BRYAN, KARL U. WUERMINGHAUSEN
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Publication number: 20120211142Abstract: A splicing machine having an alignment mechanism is provided for aligning an end edge of a web of paperboard in preparation for splicing two webs of paperboard. An image display device such as a mirror or display screen allow an operator to view images of the end edge of the web and the alignment position to facilitate aligning the end edge at the alignment position. The alignment position is typically marked by an alignment marker produced by light, such as a laser beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: GREIF PACKAGING LLCInventors: DAVID W. CASEY, GREGG A. BRYAN, KARL U. WUERMINGHAUSEN
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Publication number: 20120118945Abstract: A method and apparatus for verifying stack size are disclosed wherein measured length and width dimensions of a stack of paperboard sheets are compared with length and width values of a label associated with the stack. The dimensions are typically measured as the stack travels along a conveyor. A no-match indicator is produced if there is not a match between the dimensions and values, and may include an alarm or a display on a video screen. The stack may be diverted to allow application of a correct label whereby the stack will be shipped to the correct customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: DAVID W. CASEY, GREGG A. BRYAN, KARL U. WUERMINGHAUSEN
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Publication number: 20120118474Abstract: A corrugator includes a separation sensor for sensing separation of a corrugated medium and liner of a corrugated paperboard. Sensing the separation, also known as blowout or fluff out, allows the corrugator to be controlled to prevent problems which arise when corrugated paperboard having such a separation continues downstream along the corrugator. Typically, the corrugator is operated to cease downstream movement of the paperboard while a faulty segment which includes the separation is removed and the problem causing the separation is fixed, thereby providing for subsequent production of corrugated paperboard which is properly glued.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: David W. Casey, Gregg A. Bryan, Karl U. Wuerminghausen
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Publication number: 20110297323Abstract: A method and system for automatically changing the flute size in a corrugation process without stopping or slowing the overall corrugation process utilizing a first single-faced web having a first flute size and a second single-faced web having a second flute size. The first single-faced web is conveyed along a track into a double backer forming a first corrugated material. When a flute change sequence is initiated, the single-faced web is cut using a pressurized stream of water such that the single-faced web disengages with the double backer. Generally simultaneously, the second single-faced web is introduced into the double backer using an air jet, wherein a second corrugated material is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: GREIF PACKAGING LLCInventors: David W. Casey, Gregg A. Bryan, Karl U. Wuerminghausen
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Publication number: 20110209809Abstract: A method and system for automatically changing the flute size in a corrugation process without stopping or slowing the overall corrugation process utilizing a first single-faced web having a first flute size and a second single-faced web having a second flute size. The first single-faced web is conveyed along a track into a double backer forming a first corrugated material. When a flute change sequence is initiated, the single-faced web is cut using a pressurized stream of water such that the single-faced web disengages with the double backer. Generally simultaneously, the second single-faced web is introduced into the double backer using an air jet, wherein a second corrugated material is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: GREIF PACKAGING LLCInventors: David W. Casey, Gregg A. Bryan, Karl U. Wuerminghausen
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Publication number: 20110072768Abstract: A seat pad including a top layer having a front end and a back end, a bottom layer having a front end and a back end, a cavity defined by the top layer and the bottom layer, a climate controlled thermal pad disposed within the cavity, a first attachment system secured proximate the bottom layer back end for containing a saddle cantle, and a second attachment system secured proximate the bottom layer front end for containing a saddle pommel. The thermal pad is activatable to either heat or cool the top layer of the seat pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: COZYRIDES LLCInventors: Karl U. Wuerminghausen, Nadja Kotitschke